Proposed design for balloon utilizing sails for propulsion
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Proposed design for balloon utilizing sails for propulsion
Proposed design for balloon utilizing sails for propulsion, Paris, 1783. Design drawing shows two men in basket steering balloon by manipulation of a sail. A ladder connects the balloon to a parachute-style apparatus intended for safe descent where a third man handles the connection between the balloon and parachute. (Source: AG Renstrom, LC staff, 1981-82.). Date 1783?
Media ID 7289495
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1783 Proposed Propulsion Sails Tissandier
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